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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what does Sanders say the conflict surrounding the resurrection arises?
(a) No one believes Jesus could come back to life.
(b) The details.
(c) The Gospels don't mention it.
(d) There were no witnesses.

2. In Chapter 15, what does Sanders say that some people believe Jesus did in his preaching that was a very inappropriate practice?
(a) Performed miracles.
(b) Gave himself a title.
(c) Told people to gather wealth.
(d) Told people to break laws.

3. Around what year did Jesus travel to Jerusalem and initiate a conflict?
(a) The year 5.
(b) The year 30.
(c) The year 20.
(d) The year 15.

4. About which people did Josephus write?
(a) The Palestinians.
(b) The Israelites.
(c) The Jews.
(d) The Gentiles.

5. Jesus kept a low profile in comparison to whom?
(a) John the Baptist.
(b) Peter.
(c) Judas.
(d) Paul.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Sanders, what is against God's wishes?

2. What problem with the Gospels makes it hard to determine the date of Jesus' birth?

3. Who rolled the stone away from Jesus' tomb?

4. According to historical documents, when did the crucifixion take place?

5. Sanders says that today we would see many of Jesus' conflicts with the law as what?

(see the answer key)

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